The beautiful mild autumn and winter weather has meant I have been able to do some photography sessions with older children in some of the lovely London parks - such as Dulwich Park, Clapham Common and Wimbledon Common. Outdoor photoshoots are not as suitable for younger babies who don't walk, especially if they are trying to crawl through the mud!

Getting the light right is the most important thing for outdoor photography. Backlight is the best, with the gorgeous yellow and oranges showing behind the child. The most important thing is for the sun not to be behind the photographer, as then there will be harsh shadows falling on the child's face as well as squinting eyes!